WH Smith issues profit warning as Iran war hits travel retail
In a stark warning about consumer sentiment, UK-based travel retail giant WH Smith cut its annual profit forecast for the second time this year. Citing “observed and anticipated decline in passenger numbers” due to the Iran conflict, the company expects profits between £75 million and £90 million, down from £105 million. This reflects how geopolitical instability is directly hitting ancillary travel spending .
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